•May 10, 2017•

Free pet food for Moultrie County Animal Control may be a perk of the past the public health safety and welfare committee learned last week.

Rick Matthews, building and grounds supervisor over animal control, reported that providers of free pet food and treats at the Moultrie County Animal Shelter changed the rules for getting the annual estimated $3000 food donation.

Matthews said the free food service that started with Kal Kan, then transferred to Mars Petcare is a service of which the county is very appreciative. KalKan and Mars Petcare donated food free of charge to the Moultrie County Animal Shelter since it opened.

That donation amounted to from two to three pallets of food per year. The county was able to pick up the food directly from the Mars Petcare Mattoon facility. Read More

•May 3, 2017•

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is celebrating 52 years of service in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Shelby, Moultrie, Christian, and Montgomery counties. C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is celebrating Community Action Month in May.

That is dedicated to recognizing the success of the national Community Action Agency network that fights poverty across the United States. This month, C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation engage in programs and events that showcase anti-poverty work in local communities.

“Community Action Month is a wonderful time to honor and celebrate the impact Community Action has in the lives of families and communities across the country,” stated Paul White, Chief Executive Officer. White further stated, “Agencies are successful every day in helping families achieve economic security. Given that the needs of each family and community are unique, Community Action is able to use a range of resources and programs to meet local needs in creative and impactful ways.”

White continued, “This past year, our agency has served nearly 16,000 people in the seven-county service area and empowered them to attain self-sufficiency. This year our Head Start 0-5 Program served 501 children and 488 families by providing a comprehensive educational development program to enhance children’s cognitive and social development. Our agency Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program’s job training program served 206 adults with those adults after training entering employment at a rate of 90.24%. Our Meals on Wheels Program of C.E.F.S. served nearly 84,000 hot and nutritious congregate and home delivered meals to seniors over 60 years of age. Our Central Illinois Public Transportation Program provided a total of 127,466 trips to people in need of transportation in the service area. The Community Services Block Grant Program sponsored by C.E.F.S. provided post-secondary educational scholarship opportunities to income-eligible individuals and provides direct client assistance to help people transition from needing temporary assistance to having economic security and helping working families make ends meet. Our work changes lives and strengthens our entire community.”

•April 26, 2017•

The Lovington Fireworks Committee will add lots of sparkle to the Community Club’s annual fish fry.

Hunter Kamm, who wowed onlookers with his fireworks display last summer, suggested the two groups join forces for a special evening of food, entertainment and fireworks Friday, June 16.

”It’s early, I know,” Kamm said, “but it would draw a better crowd, I believe, being on the same day as the fish fry.”

Community Club members agreed.

The fish fry starts at 4:30 p.m., offering food and entertainment in Tom Conn Park until 7 p.m.

The entertainment will continue at the field north of Lovington Grade School until the sparks start flying after sundown.

Anyone wishing to help with the fish fry for an hour or two may contact Carol Smith or James Caudle.

•April 26, 2017•

Sullivan Preschool open house is 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, April 28.

Located at 10 Hawthorne Lane in Sullivan the licensed child care facility serves children ages six weeks to 10 years old.

The April 28 open house is an excellent time to visit the center and meet the staff.

This year’s theme is “Outer Space”. Children’s art work will be displayed and refreshments provided.

Sullivan Preschool is now enrolling children for its summer program which begins Monday, May 29.

“Kid’s Club” for school-age children is provided for children finishing kindergarten through 10 years old.

For more information visit us at www.sullivanpreschool.org Like us on Facebook.

•April 26, 2017•

Moultrie County State’s Attorney Jeremy Richey will seek the Republican nomination for the resident circuit judge position for Moultrie County that is up for election in 2018 due to the retirement of Dan Flannell.

The primary election will be held March 20, 2018.

Richey is currently serving his second term as Moultrie County State’s Attorney. Richey resides in Moultrie County with his wife and son.